PathologyLaajuus (1 cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student:
-knows the basic factors involved with the origin of diseases
-knows the most common changes caused by diseases in the organ system
-knows the origin and development of inflammatory reactions
-knows phenomena related to inflammations, classification of inflammations and inflammatory cells
-knows the changes in blood vessels and circulatory disorders
-knows the classification and differentiation of neoplasms

Course contents
-basic factors involved with the origin of diseases
-changes caused by diseases in the organ system
-apoptosis and necrosis
-inflammation and the inflammation reaction
-thrombosis, embolism and atheroma
-neoplasms

Teaching methods
Lectures, independent study

Assessment methods
Active participation in teaching, written graded examination

Prerequisites
-

Required/recommended reading
See M503-5

Name of lecturer
Ms Leena Mattila-Oksanen

Year of study
First academic year

Semester
Spring period 4

Language of instruction
Finnish

Further information

The course is held by a lecturer,